| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster School District 18-5 | Wallace | 9/10 Excellent · 88th pct | 551 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Watertown School District 14-4 | Watertown | 8/10 Good · 74th pct | 3,803 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Florence School District 14-1 | Florence | 4/10 Below Average · 36th pct | 308 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Waverly School District 14-5 | South Shore | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 271 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Henry School District 14-2 | Henry | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 195 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Codington County compares
Together they enroll 5,128 students across 22 schools. The largest is Watertown School District 14-4 with 3,803 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Codington County, South Dakota
Codington County has 5 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Codington County is Webster School District 18-5 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Codington County, SD?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Codington County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Codington County, SD?
Of the districts serving Codington County, Webster School District 18-5 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 88th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.